Leaking issues with eGo-T tanks?

[Slim82]

Hey fellow vapors, long time no see.

I've been using my eGo-T for about a month now and I've noticed (with AC liquid) that it will somehow find it's way up to the mouth piece and assault me with the intense taste of cinnamon and nicotine.

I always vape with it at an angle below my mouth, it's never aligned straight with my mouth. I seem to get good airflow (even though my other atty is clogged for some reason, even let if soak in hot water), none the less... Any reason why the liquid is coming out? I don't think I'm pulling too hard, sometimes I even take a slow steady hit and it still happens over a short time.

 

[uba egar320]

I don't have one, but I think I read that filling up the tank to far will result in leakage. Hope you figure it out.

 

[Slim82]

I don't have one, but I think I read that filling up the tank to far will result in leakage. Hope you figure it out.

Thank you. I make sure there is air at the top of it when I'm filling it. I stop a little before the line for the atty/cap.

 

[Toby]

I fill mine right to the brim and not encountered any leaking issues...

Don't know what the issue is, but sounds like a case of sending that particular Tank to a retirement home...

 

[Slim82]

I fill mine right to the brim and not encountered any leaking issues...

Don't know what the issue is, but sounds like a case of sending that particular Tank to a retirement home...

Possibly, maybe I should get my other atty working properly and test it with that. It happens with all tanks. Maybe the liquid isn't getting wicked fast enough which is causing it to slowly go up the vent holes? It's not like a straw effect when you're drinking a soda, just a noticeable hint of liquid. Which is noticeable with AC flavor.

 

[tigerlily]

I sometimes think AC has a mind of its own. I used to use it with the mega cartomizers until I discovered holes forming in the cartos. I personally think the cinnamon oil does not like plastics, and since the tanks are plastic I would think it might be prone to leakage with AC. I rapidly developed an allergic reaction to cinnamon flavor juices and had to stop using them which made me sad since I love the flavor. It will be interesting to see of other people have the same problems the op had.

 

[JoshVape]

Hopefully they simply release a new version done properly. It seems pretty simple to me to fix the leaking issue altogether. As long as your wick is in place well and "fluffed", the leaking happens because too much juice gets out and around the wick and spike. Then it either flows down and out the air intake holes, or up and out the mouthpiece (when you hold your vape upside down or inhale way too hard).

The simple fix when manufacturing would be to have a small high dense heat resistant rubber surrounding the wick spike, and another around the juice hole on the tank/cartridge. Which would create a seal. Then the juice would flow only to the wick rather than around and to the air intake holes and mouthpiece holes on either side of the tank/cartridge. The air would come from the air intake holes, pass through the atomizer bringing along the vapor with it and out through the mouthpiece. Eliminating leaks as long as the wick is in place absorbing the juice so doesn't flow freely out that way.

Correct me if I'm mistaken but this is what the problem looks like to me.

 

[Justice]

Check the punch out hole on your tank sounds like maybe you've oblonged the hole I did it with one other than that there shouldn't be any reason for it to leak. Hope you find o happy solution

 

[JoshVape]

Mine only leak after chain-vaping. If I clean my atomizer and tanks then they won't leak all day, even for days. They only start leaking after excessive vaping, like when I drink I almost chain-vape. Then again they don't always leak after chain-vaping, but that seems to be the only common denominator. But when they leak, they really leak, I have to grab a cloth or paper tower to hold around my vape if I want to keep vaping without getting nasty oil stuff all over my hands and clothing.

 

[Neo]

Do try a new tank. After taking it on and off multiple times, the tank hole enlarges a tad. A fresh tank just might do the trick for you.

 

[kelleymcm]

Condensation might be the problem........

Next time you notice it pull the tank & check atty wall....
Condensation builds up on atty walls,(esp.when chainvaped)
so wipe that out with q-tip or kleenex ...
I just wipe it out between each tank refill.

 

[SteveMacc]

Are you sure it's a leak? Pull the tank and see if you have any condensation on the sides where the air channels are. If you have, the moisture there will absorb some of the vapour and eventually you will draw a drop of this moisture up through the top of the mouthpiece. It will be strong but not as strong as pure e-juice. Also, there is a plastic part below the the external mouthpiece hole. Condensed vapour can build up here until you suddenly inhale it. Try taking out the mouthpiece end with a paperclip then remove the insert below it. You can replace the end or leave it off if you like.

 

[Embryodad]

Mine only leak after chain-vaping. If I clean my atomizer and tanks then they won't leak all day, even for days. They only start leaking after excessive vaping, like when I drink I almost chain-vape. Then again they don't always leak after chain-vaping, but that seems to be the only common denominator. But when they leak, they really leak, I have to grab a cloth or paper tower to hold around my vape if I want to keep vaping without getting nasty oil stuff all over my hands and clothing.

joyepuff.... I am so totally disappointed.

Don't get this wrong; I love the T-tank system. I just received my 5 tanks last week..and the first vape, and even with the starter fluid...was massivley beautiful.
I was doing great and like a new kid with a new toy, I was watching the fluid in the tank window.
I'm enjoying (joy?) Hmm..and all of a sudden I'm at the computer playing around, and I go to pick up for another massive delicious hit, and the eGo was all wet with drippage.

I was like...W T F.. and quickly grabbed a tissue. I had to wash it out and set it aside till it dried...so no big deal, I grabbed the other atty that I bought, and with the same T-Tank, I filled it and wiped it, and jambed it in the atty till it clicked.

I get dawn to about 1/8th of a tank full, and again all of a sudden, like the e cig vombited on my fingers...there I was holding the thing like a greased pig. Oh boy!!!1 Now what.?

OK..I retired the tank..cleaned and blew out the overdrip, and grabbed a new tank out of the package (Filled at the supplier) and I began vaping... 4 hours later...Same thing...YaddaYaddaYadda...Same ole...

Ok..by now I'm in a panick...because of something I love, and I can't use it. It is like being on my first honeymoon, and not being able. ( You know what I'm sayin?)... Like Holy Slick. now what am I doing wrong??/ I'm thinking it's my fault..

after the watching the YouTube flicks and seeing that I am not doing anything wrong...I go to the remaining tank#4 and now tank #5...

I found that when the tank gets to below 1/4 full to 1/8th full...that's when it E-Juicilates all over my hand and fingers..

I love the thing, but I can't imagine why I am having such problems...

I've been vaping the eGo system starting with the 510 carts and then the cartomizers...dripped..and sucked and spit...I've been around the block a few times...and Now I feel I am a clutz that is getting all nervous and jerky because I cant feel secure with my leaky situation.

I put a gasket over the pierce post in the atty where the tank sets over. I added a silicone small 1/64th" diameter O ring and that proved fruitless. It worked and allowed me to use 1/2 the tank supply, and then I would fill back up to within 1/8" of the tip. As long as I kept the tank filled I was doing ok and not leaking with the flat gasket...

Then It happened with just 1/3 of the tank full... I gave up, and am doing some other research right now..

BTW...I am now using a Giaganto tank system, and that seems so far to be ok. I can't find them on line, but a friend picked one up at a show in Philly, and let me try it. So far So Good...

I do like the T-tank..and now I see they have a new T-Tank "B"..??? I have the "A" Tanks and atty system for the eGo-T.

BTW...I even held my T-tank tip upside down in a glass by my work area, and the tip flooded with juice.
I also tried VG...then PG juice...and both leaked massively....

 

[Embryodad]

Here are a couple of pics of the juice leaks...
All 5 tanks and using 2 eGo-T Atty's...all leak the same...

It surely is a messy situation.
Went to the restaurant..and my pocket was oil soaked when I went to grab it for some vaping.
The eGo-T was oilier than the pizza....LOL...

 

[crevenew]

embry
I also have a type A Ego T and it e-juicealates (I love that term) also. We have some similarities.
Tank almost M/T and it leaks all over. One thing I'm finding helpful is to slow down my vaping - I know that sucks. But I've noticed that when I vape heavy and the atty gets warm that when it really leaks; this usually happens when I break with my analog buds at work because I'm in a hurry to return so I'm hot boxing the PV.

At home when vaping in a relaxing way. Hit here hit there no rush I do not get leaks.

I can tell you after reading your thread mine leaks as frequently as yours when I'm mad vaping/hot boxing th Ego T.
Don't know if that helps but it's all I got. I know it's frustrating.

 

[Kent C]

Look this over:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ego-type-models/169520-simplecjs-ego-t-wick-mod.html

Rather than the tank, it's likely the atomizer or more precisely - the wicking got out of place. The wicking can get pushed through the spike leaving basically a 'pipe' to the coil and through the center post in the atty for fluid. Even a few vets experienced this - the pressure system is tight (and can be tighter if the atty chamber is a bit off spec so that when you put the tank in - especially if you bang it in - it can be tight you can create a pressure that move the wick. Also 'pre-puncture' the tanks empty, always wipe off any excess from filling and put the tank in slowly, although you may need a bump to seat it. I fill through the hole with a thin tip bottle.

Also, heat (even body heat) will cause liquids to lose their viscosity and so will power vaping. If you alternate other PV while vaping that will stop leaking in the eGo-ts and also in cartridges and cartomizers. Powervaping with a ptb mod for example will cause leaks - depending on which ptb mod you use.

That said, the B types seem to be less prone to this by most reports so far. I don't have a problem with either but I also have 6 going with different flavors, even though I did power vape the first one just to see how long the tank would last.

 

[AnaCat]

I chain vape until the atty almost burns my hand, and I've never had a leak. I've been using my ego-ts for two weeks for marathon vape sessions. I really think for people with leaking that it's the wick being too far down and flooding the atty. I usually have the opposite problem with the wick not being down far enough, so I get evil nasty dry hits, but gently pushing the wick down a teeny bit with a paper clip always fixes that. I do have 7 ego-ts that I rotate (I'm a girl, and I'm working my way to having one in each color - lol), and all 3 types of atties (A, B, and LR A), so no one atty is used for more than 24 hours without a nice break and clean if necessary. No leaks on any of them ever. I use the same atty for 24 hours before switching. I'm wondering if it's not the wick being too far down, perhaps the atty being clogged by thick or dark juice causes leaking? I feel bad for everyone with leaks. That can't make for a fun vaping experience!

 

[Cage024]

When it happens to me its condensation from chain vaping. Wow Embryodad, I haven't had that happen to me yet. About a month and a half for me on my ego-t attys without any issues.

 

[Embryodad]

embry
I also have a type A Ego T and it e-juicealates (I love that term) also. We have some similarities.
Tank almost M/T and it leaks all over. One thing I'm finding helpful is to slow down my vaping - I know that sucks. But I've noticed that when I vape heavy and the atty gets warm that when it really leaks; this usually happens when I break with my analog buds at work because I'm in a hurry to return so I'm hot boxing the PV.

At home when vaping in a relaxing way. Hit here hit there no rush I do not get leaks.

I can tell you after reading your thread mine leaks as frequently as yours when I'm mad vaping/hot boxing th Ego T.
Don't know if that helps but it's all I got. I know it's frustrating.

Now that I am done doing a scientific elimination with trying to figure out why? the leaks, I've come to the conclusion that the problem IS with the atomizer wicking system. Also the date or assembly line they were assembled on.

If the wick and the pierce valve / draw pipe orifice are that critical...there should be a basic standard or a gauge system during assembly.

As far as the possibility of the wick being ejected further downward by the air / hydraulic / action of the placement of the tank onto the pierce pipe...I can disagree with that wholely. i'll tell it my way. Being somewhat familiar with hydraulics and pressures....IMO it is not likely that that would be the cause of being enough pressure in the little tank to force the wick out of position.

#1..There is air space in the filled tank, and the tank is not under pressure. when the tank is pressed on the opening of the drain feed pipe the air space at atmospheric pressure is not enough to create enough pressure to cause a force hich enough.
In other words...there is enough expansion to not allow a hydraulic pressure.

There is more pressure created from breath blowing out an atty.

What I did..was to purchase another two atty's. one allowed slight drippage / spilling / leaksge.
The other one...with the same tank did not leak at all, but only with the exception of leakage internally when removing a empty tank for refill.

Another thing to note, is that little check / stopper valve in the tank, is only a one time use action. After the valve end flap is pushed back to allow flow, after removing the tank...the flap does not re-seat to close off the opening. There is no spring mechanism in the tank end to push the check flap back. I have a total of 10 tanks, and all were used several times, and there is not one that the check flap has reseated. The flaps are all left open; or had been torn off and sit inside the tank somewhere.

 

[Embryodad]

I chain vape until the atty almost burns my hand, and I've never had a leak. I've been using my ego-ts for two weeks for marathon vape sessions. I really think for people with leaking that it's the wick being too far down and flooding the atty. I usually have the opposite problem with the wick not being down far enough, so I get evil nasty dry hits, but gently pushing the wick down a teeny bit with a paper clip always fixes that. I do have 7 ego-ts that I rotate (I'm a girl, and I'm working my way to having one in each color - lol), and all 3 types of atties (A, B, and LR A), so no one atty is used for more than 24 hours without a nice break and clean if necessary. No leaks on any of them ever. I use the same atty for 24 hours before switching. I'm wondering if it's not the wick being too far down, perhaps the atty being clogged by thick or dark juice causes leaking? I feel bad for everyone with leaks. That can't make for a fun vaping experience!

What they need is to manufacture an atty that can be adjusted with a wick adjustment dial / knob / screw adjuster on the external of the device. Like the wick on a hurricane lamp! LOL...